Augmentor

/ɔːɡˈmɛntər/ noun

Definition

One who augments; a person or device that increases, enhances, or enlarges something.

Etymology

From augment plus the Latin suffix '-or' (one who does). This is a variant of 'augmenter', using the more formal Latin-based suffix instead of the English '-er'.

Kelly Says

In genetics and biotech, an 'augmentor' might refer to a factor or gene that enhances a trait—it's a technical term suggesting deliberate improvement!

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